décor

American  

[dey-kawr, dih-, dey-kawr] / deɪˈkɔr, dɪ-, ˈdeɪ kɔr /

Or decor

noun

1. style or mode of decoration, as of a room, building, or the like.

   modern office décor; a bedroom having a Spanish décor.

2. decoration in general; ornamentation.

   beads, baubles, and other décor.

3. Theater. scenic decoration; scenery.

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décor British  

/ ˈdeɪkɔː /

noun

1. a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc, as in a room or house

2. stage decoration; scenery

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Etymology

Origin of décor

1650–60; < French, derivative of décorer to decorate

Example Sentences

The teapot piece has pea tendril decor, which alludes to my favorite spring garden vegetable.

From Los Angeles Times

My wife and I have a small business selling home decor on eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tamba — Walking into Tamba, you’re immediately struck by the opulent decor and warm welcome from the host.

From Salon

The company had also tried to revamp some of its stores, including decluttering and replacing much of the homespun decor with white exteriors and interiors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The main feature of the bedroom was the only piece of decor: a poster of Peter Pan leading Wendy Darling out of her nursery window to take her to Neverland, hanging over the head of the bed.

From Salon

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